Cooking & Dining

Chef & Catering Services

• Claire’s Kitchen
  For more traditional food and service, Claire serves delicious food which is often produced on her own farm a few miles up the road. Her Muscovy duck with red wine and sour cherry was recently enjoyed so much that the diners at The Moult applauded the chef at the end of the meal.
  www.claires-kitchen.co.uk | [email protected] | 01548 560191

• The Galley Girls
  Gemma and Polly are happy to cater and serve a dinner party or an evening of cocktails and canapés. Recently they produced a sumptuous beef Wellington served with potato dauphinoise and their lemon posset is tangy and wonderful. Equally they too are more than happy to drop off homemade dishes such as lasagne for guests to warm up themselves so that the entire stay isn’t cooking in the kitchen.
  www.thegalleygirls.co.uk | [email protected] | 07749 636607 / 07966 455538

• Dartmouth Fine Foods
  Here are sophisticated bespoke caterers who will design each event for you. Serin Aubrey will take over the kitchen and prepare mouthwatering feasts with highlights including Devon lamb and local line-caught sea bass. His tarte tatin should win awards! Over the summer, Serin also delivered chicken and vegetable tagines and a series of Moroccan side dishes for the guests to warm up themselves and guests in 2015 raved about the moussaka that Dartmouth Fine Foods dropped off for them.
  www.dartmouthfinefoods.co.uk | 01803 411216

• Wild Artichokes
  This is a newer duo who ‘pop up’ at special local events and do private catering in great style. Jane and Sam are incredibly experienced having worked at The River Café and Riverford Organic Field Kitchen and their food has a strong southern Italian accent. Thank goodness the dining table is huge as when they recently prepared a dinner at The Moult the generous dishes kept coming. Their truffle arancini melt in the mouth as do the crab and chilli bruschetta. Their fish bourride with aioli, rouille and croutons, is certainly a dish which should stay in the memory for many years. Wild Artichokes’ desserts are sublime, there are no words to describe their amazing baked custard with blackcurrents and hot raspberry clafoutis!
  www.wildartichokes.co.uk | jane(/sam)@wildartichokes.co.uk | 07427 572592 / 07976 814530

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Nearest Pub

Ferry Inn
While the food here may be standard pub grub, the views of the estuary are superb. There’s a large seated terrace area where you can sit idly by and watch the boats bob in the water.
Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8JE (25 minute walk / 5 minute drive)

Recommended Pubs and Bars

The Victoria Inn
Attractive pub with plenty of seating. Expect lots of ales from around the South West that change on a weekly basis. Also, be sure to try their own brew, ‘Salcombe’s Best’. There’s also a dedicated gin menu and extensive wine list so there’s something for everyone.
Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BU (25 minute walk / 5 minute drive)

The Millbrook Inn
Lovely gastropub by a stream. It serves excellent seafood and locally sourced delights. When on the menu their delicious bouillabaisse should be ordered at once! During high tide the pub can be reached by boat (with a 5-minute walk from the jetty). Otherwise it’s a car ride, but definitely worth the journey.
South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2RW (30 minute drive) | 01548 531581

The Cricket Inn
Beautiful pub right on the waters edge in the village of Beesands. Lots of real ales and some good wines to choose from, with an abundance of fresh seafood available on the menu. Possibly the tastiest and best priced lobster in the South Hams caught from the bay directly in front of the pub!
Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 2EN (35 minute drive) | 01548 580215

Restaurants

South Sands Beachside Restaurant
Enjoy some fabulous food in one of the South West’s most beautiful eating spots. Overlooking shimmering blue waters, South Sands restaurant serves gorgeous dishes like crab risotto with parma ham crisp, River Exe mussels and Holsome Park Farm sirloin steak. If you were just looking for a light snack, then you can also pop in for a lunch or afternoon tea. There’s also a cocktail bar that complements the stunning view perfectly. In fine weather they have a lovely terrace overlooking South Sands Bay.
Bolt Head, Salcombe, TQ8 8LL (5 minute walk) | 01548 845900

Island Street Bar & Grill
Friendly, laid-back eatery with an amazing cocktail menu and delicious food. The balcony area is a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Unit 4, Hannaford’s Landing, Island Street, Salcombe TQ8 8FE (30 minute walk / 5 minute drive)

The Crab Shed
The Crab Shed is a vibrant seafood restaurant near The Fish Quay in the heart of Salcombe, Devon. The restaurant is perched on the water’s edge close to its very own Crab Factory where they produce 100% hand-picked crab meat. The Crab Shed is supplied with the finest fish and shellfish in the area, directly from the factory and the boats that operate from The Fish Quay. This helps the chefs provide seafood at its very best.
The Fish Quay, Gould Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8DU (30 minute walk / 8 minute drive)
01548 844 280 | [email protected]

The Winking Prawn
A fun-loving cafe/bar which loves serving seafood. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, cocktails or ice creams. As it’s situated right on North Sands beach, it’s the perfect place to re-stock the calories after a long day of swimming!
North Sands, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LD (5 minute walk)

The Beachhouse
A real favourite and very hard to get into as it is tiny. This beach shack has sensational views, great fresh food and the best ambiance in the area. Book ahead and possibly take over the whole restaurant for a special event.
South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JY (15 minute drive)

Sailor V
This centrally located cafe situated at the top of the steps by the East Portlemouth Ferry is famed for its smoothies and shakes and there are also great hotdogs, coffee, cake and more. Dogs are also welcome.
36 Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8JF (9 minute drive)

The Jetty
This hotel’s stylish restaurant, The Jetty, takes full advantage of its waterfront location, with award-winning Chef Alex Aitken creating enticing menu concepts. Serving local and seasonal dishes, with fish landed daily and a local larder of delicious seasonal produce on its doorstep, The Jetty offers an exceptional Salcombe dining experience.
Salcombe, TQ8 8JH (10 minute drive)

A bit further away in Dartmouth are a few other outstanding restaurants. These are our top recommendations.

The Seahorse Seafood Restaurant
Celebrity chef Mitch Tonks runs this fabulous restaurant, serving some of the best locally caught fish and shellfish in the UK. Mr Tonks is the number one man for fish, and his food is all about flavour. The restaurant is no stranger to accolades, having won an award from the Observer for the Top Restaurant in the UK and routinely being ranked in the Waitrose Good Food Guide. As this place is always popular, we strongly advise you book well in advance to reserve a table.
Staverton, 5 South Embankment, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BH (40 minute drive)
Res: 01803 835147 | www.seahorserestaurant.co.uk

Rockfish Seafood & Chips
Rockfish is an upmarket fish and chips restaurant owned by Mitch Tonks, more relaxed and less expensive than The Seahorse. But it is a great place to take the family for quality classics in funky surroundings.
8 South Embankment, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BH (40 minute drive)

Best place to eat out with children

Captain Flints
Seasonal, family-run informal restaurant offering homemade pizzas and burgers, pasta, Aberdeen Angus steaks, salads, Salcombe crab and fish, delicious Salcombe dairy ice cream and homemade desserts.
82 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8BY (25-30 minute walk/5 minute drive)

Shopping for Food

Best Local Supermarket

Cranch’s Pantry
80 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BY (25 minute walk/5 minute drive)

Tesco
Cookworthy Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1QN (15 minute drive)

Butchers

Lidstones
70 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP (15 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 852313

P.W. Coleman
10 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BY (25-30 minute walk/5 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 842809

Fishmongers

Catch of the Day
54 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1NY (15 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 852006

Delicatessens

The Salcombe Delicatessen
52 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8JE (25 minute walk/5 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 842332

Mangetout Delicatessen and Cafe
84 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PP (15 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 852133

Florists

Bloomers
37 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1PG (15 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 856700

Bakery

The Bake House
3 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BY (25 minute walk/5 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 842824

Wine Merchant

Bowers Wines & Spirits
1 Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8BY (25 minute walk/5 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 842215

Major supermarket online orders

Tesco – www.tesco.com
Waitrose – www.waitrose.com
Sainsbury’s – www.sainsburys.co.uk

Things to Do

Watersports

You’d be hard-pressed to find another town in the UK that’s better suited to a life on the water than Salcombe. Below are a few excellent companies that operate in the area.

Sea Kayak Salcombe
Located on South Sands beach, this active company hires out single kayaks, tandem kayaks and SUPs (Stand-Up paddleboards). They also provide excellent half day or full day kayak tours, and also offer the chance to embark on a white water sea adventure around all the ‘rock gardens’ of Salcombe. Perfect way to spend a day in the sea!
The Old Lifeboat House, South Sands Beach, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LN (10 minute walk)
Tel: 01548 843451, email: [email protected], web: www.southsandssailing.co.uk

Salcombe Dinghy Sailing
Zoe and Ross Crook run a great company that hire out boats of all sizes. You can either take lessons in sailing with an RYA approved instructor, or embark on your own seafaring adventure, with or without an instructor (providing you can competently sail). With Salcombe being one of the best places to sail in the country, we really advise you not to miss this opportunity!
Mob: 07809 556457, email: [email protected]

Surfing

South Devon is home to some nice surf beachs that have sandy sea bottoms which make it perfect for beginner and intermediate surfers. Bantham Bay is the best beach to visit, with some good break spots and a great surf academy where you can hire out surfboards and take lessons. Details below.

Bantham Surfing Academy
Considered one of the best surf schools in Devon and based on the beautiful Batham Beach, the academy provides surfing lessons to complete novices through to advanced surf coaching. Families are welcome. On the beach there’s also plenty of rockpools to explore – so bring a net!
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3AJ (20 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 853803, Email: [email protected]

Wakeboarding, waterskiing, banana boating or scuba diving

Sea-N-Shore Salcombe
If you’ve never tried any of the above activities, now’s your chance! Please be aware that the banana boating is only suitable for groups over 10 in number. They provide the wetsuits, and also the chocolate! Sea-n-Shore also offer chartered boating trips for those trained in scuba diving. Room for 8 divers, the rib boats are skippered by licensed RYA dive instructors that will take you out to sea to some interesting dive sights.
Tel: 01548 842276, web: www.sea-n-shore.com

Fishing

Salcombe Angling
Skippered by Chris Roberts, who holds his Yachtmasters with commercial endorsement and is also fully trained in First Aid, Sea Survival and Fire Fighting, you can set sail any time of the year (providing the weather holds up). You can pick from Reef Charters, Bank Fishing, Wrecking, Shark Fishing and Mackerel Trips. If this is something that interests you please contact Chris with the information we’ve provided. Also you have the option of going to Island Street in Salcombe (8 minute drive away) and there a few boatyards will offer fishing trips.
Tel: 07967 387657, email: [email protected], web: www.salcombeangling.co.uk

Powerboating

Salcombe Powerboat School
With over 25 years of experience, ex-Marine Chris Stidston-Nott is a true professional. He offers taster lessons, lessons in powerboat handling, and intermediate and advanced lessons for the more experienced.
Bolberry House, Bolberry, Salcombe, Devon (10 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 560926, email: [email protected], web: www.salcombepowerboats.co.uk

Shooting

Salcombe Shooting School
Ex-Royal Marine Chris, who runs the Salcombe Powerboat School, also runs the Salcombe Shooting School, and offers lessons in clay pigeon and air rifle shooting. If you’ve never done it before, then beginner lessons are available that include gun safety and target practice.
Bolberry House Farm, Bolberry, Salcombe, Devon, TQ7 3DY (10 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 560926, email: [email protected]

Horse Riding

Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
Riding lessons, hacks and show jumping for any ability and age, with ponies available for the little ones.
Kingsbridge TQ7 2QF (30 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 581049, www.dittiscombeequestrian.co.uk

Paintballing

Delta Force Paintball
The UK’s premier paintballing company that facilitates for any size of group.
Ledgate Lane, Sparkwell, Plympton PL7 5DA (40 minute drive)
Tel: 0844 477 5115, web: www.paintballgames.co.uk/paintball-plymouth-centre

Golf

Thurlestone Golf Club
Glorious 18-holer situated right on the coast. Undulating and sometimes tricky, the course is a mix of links and cliff-top terrain.
Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 3NZ (20 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 560405, www.thurlestonegolfclub.co.uk

Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
This is one of Devon’s best golfing destinations, having hosted the West Region PGA Championships no less than six times. It has two courses: the Championship Course which fares at a whopping 7,200 yards in length, and the Dartmouth Course which is at an easier 2,252 yards.
Blackawton, near Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DE (30 minute drive)
Tel: 01803 712686, www.dgcc.co.uk

Pampering

The Beauty Lounge Salcombe
Modern, stylish salon. Beauty treatments include body massages and facials.
St Dunstans Road, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8AN (5 minute drive)
www.thebeautyloungesalcombe.co.uk

The Hen House
Five treatment rooms available, plus a hair salon and private gym. Choose from massage and complementary therapies or take part in pilates, yoga and zumba exercises. For pampering in the comfort of your property, there is a range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. Please book well in advance.
Coombe Farm, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 4AB (20 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 852038

Please enquire via Glo Pamper (www.glo-pamper.co.uk) via telephone number 0207 096 0385.

Top Things to Do for Children

Woodlands Leisure Park

This is the largest family theme park in Devon. Rides and attractions, indoor and outdoor, complete with a zoo/farm and falconry displays.
Blackawton, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7DQ (30 minute drive)
Tel: 01803 712598, www.woodlandspark.com

Overbeck’s Subtropical Gardens

Palm trees, banana plants and citrus and olive trees make Overbeck’s Gardens a wonderland waiting to be explored. There’s also a interesting museum with lots of interesting artifacts on display. But children beware! There’s a ghost about, and his name is Fred – try and spot him in the secret room.
Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LW (15 minute walk / 2 minute drive)
Tel: 01548 842893

Cranch’s Sweetshop

Sweet tooths will love this old-fashioned sweet shop down Fore Street. It has everything from traditional Victorian oddities to retro sweets like rhubarb and custard and sugar mice.
78 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8BY (30 minute walk / 5 minute drive)

National Marine Aquarium

Marvel at the ocean’s most beautiful creatures in one of Europe’s largest aquarium. Sharks, sea turtles, clown fish, octopuses and jellyfish all take up residence here, so there is plenty to see and lots to learn.
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF (50 minute drive)
Tel: 0844 8937938, www.national-aquarium.co.uk

Paignton Zoo

See them all – giraffes, lions, gorillas, cheetahs and crocodiles, plus cheeky meerkats, colourful snakes and amazing monkeys – there’s over two thousand creatures. There’s also indoor play areas, the Jungle Express train and six different habitats that mimic the animals’ natural environment.
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU (50 minute drive)
Tel: 0844 4742222, www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Pennywell Farm

A lovely farm where you can pet rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, chicks and ducklings, and see alpacas reindeer, cows, ducks and lambs.
Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0LT (45 minute drive)
Tel: 01364 642023, www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Top Places to Visit

Salcombe

Without doubt one of the most beautiful places in Devon. With its brightly coloured, flower-laden cottages climbing up from the idyllic waterfront and the feel of a subtropical island paradise, Salcombe is the perfect place to escape the throes of city life. If you’re not practising your breaststroke or perfecting your sandcastles, you might be enjoying lunch out at a waterside restaurant or relaxing on an open ferry ride. Blessed with one of the best natural harbours in the British Isles, it is well heeled and comfortable – a nautical love affair (both Crew Clothing and Jack Wills started out here). Fore Street is where all the best shops are, while North Sands and South Sands beaches offer stunning views of the turquoise estuary. Be sure to try some of Salcombe’s amazing award-winning ice cream from the Salcombe Dairy – especially the honeycomb flavour.

Salcombe Beaches

North Sands is located towards Bolt Head and next to the ruins of Salcombe Castle. A lovely beach with fine golden sands, a shop and the best beach café around – The Winking Prawn – that serves local seafood. At South Sands and Splat Cove there is a lovely sandy beach with fine sand, a shop, café, a beachside restaurant and every imaginable watersport for you to enjoy. You can also take the (seasonal) ferry into Salcombe.

Bantham Beach
Surfers know Bantham as the South Coast’s premier surfing beach, home to much wildlife with its rare sand dune habitat. Also well known is The Sloop Inn serving good pub food, including lots of local fresh fish right near the beach.

Hope Cove
The pretty and secluded fishing village of Hope Cove with its fine sandy beaches and calm waters is perfect for families. Sheltered by Bolt Tail, the Cove’s sandy beaches with small waves are excellent for small children.

Thurlestone
A pretty village with thatched old stone buildings and stunning views to the sea, dominated by Thurlestone Rock just off the coast and two big beaches including South Milton Sands.

Burgh Island
Take a sea tractor across to Bigbury-on-Sea and the famous Burgh island
www.kingsbridge.info/hhbigbury

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is similar to Salcombe in its relaxed and affluent atmosphere. The town is fast becoming a very fashionable holiday destination, with lots of boutique shops and quality eateries having popped up in the last few years. However glamorous Dartmouth is becoming, though, the fishing industry still beats on here, and you can sit idly by watching the boats come in and deliver fresh fish to the restaurants lining the water’s edge. Culinary highlights include Seahorse (Tel: 01803 835147) and Rockfish (Tel: 01803 832800). To burn off your fish lunch, be sure to walk up to the gigantic Britannia Naval College, a stunning building which overlooks the town.

Dartmouth Castle
Beautiful 15th century castle nestled in the cliffs around Dartmouth, complete with a huge gun tower and some labyrinthine passages. You can get to Dartmouth Castle via a small ferry which sets sail from the town quay.

Totnes

Totnes prides itself on being different. Since 2006, the town has made every effort to wean itself from a dependence of peak oil. As a result, it has its own local currency – the ‘Totnes Pound’ – and makes every attempt at creating a strong localised community. There are lots of lovely shops here, and almost all are independent; you will find antique books, bespoke furniture, fine art, handmade shoes and market goods. Eateries are excellent, too, with Riverford Field Kitchen (Tel: 01803 762074) coming up trumps.

Useful Information

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Sleeps 14
• 6 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms

GROUND FLOOR

Bedrooms	Sleeps	Beds
Bedroom 1	2	King

• Family bathroom
• Sofa bed in sitting room
• Wetroom
• Entrance hall WC

FIRST FLOOR

Bedrooms	Sleeps	Beds	Features
Bedroom 2	2	King/Twin	En-suite
Bedroom 3	2	Super King
Bedroom 4	2	King
Bedroom 5	2	Super King	En-suite
Bedroom 6	2	King/Twin

• Two family bathrooms
• Underfloor heating in bathrooms

Cooking and Dining
• Dining table seats 14 comfortably
• Fantastic chef available for a special meal or throughout your stay. Please book well in advance of your stay
• Drop-off meals available. Please book well in advance of your stay
• Table and chairs on terrace for al fresco dining
• Lots of great local options for dining out, as well as excellent delis and local produce
• Online supermarket deliveries

Where We Are
• Positioned on its own cape on the coast
• The nearest train station is Totnes, a 35 minute drive
• The nearest airport is Exeter
• Plenty of parking available
• Salcombe | Devon | TQ8 8LE

Inside
• Cinema room with 131″ screen and full Dolby surround sound
• 42″ TV and four 32″ TVs
• Sonos sound system
• Sky & Apple TV
• DVD player
• Freeview
• Wi-fi
• 2 log burning stoves

Outside
• 22m heated swimming pool, open all year round. (Please note that the pool is shared with The Moult.)
• Private steps to the beach just minutes away
• Four acres of beautiful gardens to explore
• Table tennis
• Trampoline
• Table football
• Croquet

Activities
• Step down to the beach for a fun day on the sands
• Get wet and wild with watersports
• Take the kids crabbing and fishing
• Walk the southwest coastal path
• Scuba dive to see wrecks and amazing sea life
• Paddle boarding at Sea Kayak Salcombe
• Explore the stunning South Coast on horseback
• Golf at a range of reputable clubs
• Take aim at clays with the Salcombe Shooting School
• Hire a RIB or yacht with or without a skipper
• Treat yourself to beauty treatments and pampering at the house

For Children
• Lose yourself in all the delights on offer at Cranch’s sweetshop
• Search for hidden creatures while rockpooling
• A range of educational options, including Overbeck’s Museum, Salcombe Maritime Museum, Plymouth Aquarium and Agatha Christie’s house in Greenway
• Take the ferry at South Sands beach
• Take to the waves and learn to sail or powerboat
• Introduce yourself to the animals at Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
• More fun to be had at Woodlands Leisure Park
• More sandy options with North Sands and South Sands beaches

Payment Process
• We take a one third deposit at the time of booking
• The balance is due three months before the date booked

Cautionary Deposit
• £3,000 refundable deposit

House Restrictions
• Not suitable for pets
• Noise policy in place
• Fireworks by arrangement only
• Extra housekeeping available on request
• Please bring your own beach towels
• No smoking
• Due to the location of the property, please ensure children are supervised at all times
• Not suitable for hen or stag parties

Arrival and Departure
• Weekend and week stays check in 4pm on Friday
• 2 night weekend stays check out 4pm on a Sunday
• 3 night weekend stays check out 10am on a Monday
• 7 night week stays check out 10am on Friday

What’s Included
• Linen, towels and essentials
• Welcome hamper if requested
• EV charging point

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